Lavaux UNESCO

"I see Lavaux as a horizontal and ancestral cathedral that continues to be built."
Tassilo Jüdt, illustrator and graphic designer in Vevey
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Through his series of postcards, or more recently with the book "Lavaux d'ombres" (Editions des Effeuilles, 2022), Tassilo Jüdt takes a nuanced look at the famous terraced vineyard. Under his pencils, the landscape vibrates between impermanence and a feeling of eternity.

What inspires you in Lavaux?
I like to stand in one place and watch the landscape change. Lavaux offers a multitude of possibilities for observation, wonder and even meditation...

Out of the almost 900 hectares of the territory, is there a place that you particularly like?
If I wanted to get off the beaten track, I would probably go to the Chemin des Curnilles, in Chardonne. A real junction between the pastures, the forest and the vineyards. All with a view on the lake.

Why the title "Lavaux d'ombres"?
Because shadows are rare in Lavaux, but as soon as you see them, they contrast everything. A blessing for an illustrator!

The book "Lavaux d'ombres" is the combined work of Tassilo Jüdt and the poet Thierry Raboud. The first 500 copies sold out; a 2nd edition is available for pre-order on tassilo.ch